NIGHT HIKE
Howl at the Moon
Citizen’s Park, Barrington, IL
June 29, 2026
6:00 - 8:30pm
June 29, 2026
2-hours
$0.00
Difficulty rating
Miles
Approx 3 miles
Terrain
We are on crushed gravel and a board-walk trail. This is a relatively flat hike with gentle rolling hills.
Cuba Marsh is a beautiful blend of marsh, woodland, and praire and savanna. The 782 acres has well maintained crushed gravel trails, and Lake County’s longest boadwalk through the marsh. This property has undergone immense restsoration, including Citizen’s Park, now under Barrington Park District that connects to Cuba Marsh. After we complete the hike, we will convene and howl at the Strawberry moon. It is called a Strawberry moon because the Algonquin tribes tied it to the time of ripening strawberries.
Washroom
Is open at Citizen’s Park until 7:00pm
What to Bring
Water
Hiking sticks -optional
Emergency Medical Information form filled out, kept in your bag
Layers to keep warm
Sturdy hiking boots or walking shoes
Bug spray - optional
Optional Strawberry Lemonade after the hike.
Enjoy more comraderie with strawberry lemonade.
Times
We meet by 5:45 am to begin hiking at 6:00pm. Finish by 8:00pm for howling
Let’s Fully Savor the Outdoor Serenity
We ask you kindly to silence your phones and keep conversations positive.
Weather
We have fun in all kinds of weather, so we rarely postpone. If the weather is dangerous, you will receive an email on the hike day before 8:00am
You Will Learn
About strawberries
Driving Directions
Address: Citizen’s Park
511 N Lake Zurich Road, Barrington, IL 60010
Apple maps will take you to the wrong parking lot. Park on the north side of the park, or the second entrance, near the amphitheater. (not the playground) If you see “Journey Care” sign as you enter, you are at the wrong parking lot.
We will meet in the Parking lot at 5:45pm
Barrington Park District:
(847) 304-5275
Discussion Starter Question
This is the season of strawberries.
What is your favorite way to eat strawberries?
Guides
Kari, aka “Lucky Duck”
Cancellations
If you desire to cancel your day hike, you can reschedule for a different hike within the same season:
Please email hello@trailboundtrip.com, and state your name, and desired new hike day.
You will receive confirmation for this new day hike if there is room on the trip.
Refunds
Refunds are given when Trailbound Trips cancels a hike. Trailbound Trips will cancel and refund a hike for two reasons:
There needs to be a minimum of three people. You will be notified 24 hours in advance if this is the case.
The weather is dangerous or not bearable. You will be notified before 8 a.m. on the day of the hike via email.